formulate
[ fawr-myuh-leyt ]
/ ˈfɔr myəˌleɪt /
verb (used with object), for·mu·lat·ed, for·mu·lat·ing.
to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.
to reduce to or express in a formula.
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British Dictionary definitions for formulation (1 of 2)
formulation
/ (ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪʃən) /
noun (tr)
the act or process of formulating
any mixture or substance prepared according to a particular formula
a medicinal preparation administered in a specific form, such as a tablet, linctus, ointment, or injection
British Dictionary definitions for formulation (2 of 2)
formulate
/ (ˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪt) /
verb (tr)
to put into or express in systematic terms; express in or as if in a formula
to devise